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 | "God led my group to people who needed our help and prayer." | -Alli |
|  | "We met a man who lost everything in the mudslide, yet he didn't want material possessions-only prayer. He kept saying, 'Gloria a Dios' over and over." | -Elliot |
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Project Profile |
Base City: San Juan de la Laguna |
Status: Open
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Age: 14-18
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Cost: TBD
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Project Overview:
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The third-largest nation in Central America, Guatemala is a rugged land of mountains, beautiful lakes, and lush vegetation. Only beginning to recover from a long, brutal civil war, this developing country still faces many social problems and is among the ten poorest countries in Latin America. The distribution of income remains highly unequal and poverty is prevalent in rural areas and among the poorly educated. Malnutrition rates among Guatemalan children abysmally high and the country ranks among the worst in Latin America for life expectancy, infant mortality, and maternal mortality. Unlike many Latin American countries, Guatemala still has a large indigenous population (the Maya) who have retained a distinct identity. Deeply rooted in the rural highlands of Guatemala, many indigenous people speak a Mayan language, follow traditional religious, and adhere to village customs. The practice of traditional Mayan religion is increasing as a result of the cultural protections established under the Civil War peace accords. The two cultures have made Guatemala a complex society deeply divided between rich and poor.
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Ministry Description:
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You will share Christ through child ministry with a local church, door-to-door evangelism, prayer walks, serving at a local recovery center, sports outreach to the youth in the community, and serving in local orphanages.
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